Maine's Lobster Industry Benefits From Rising Ocean Temperatures

DEER ISLE, MAINE - JULY 01: Herring is seen as it is loaded onto a lobster fishing boat at the Conary Cove Lobster Co Inc. on the shores of the Gulf of Maine on July 01, 2019 in Deer Isle, Maine. Atlantic herring, which is a baitfish most commonly used for catching lobster, is in short supply. Reports indicate that since 1982 the temperatures in the Gulf have warmed about 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit and the warmer water has helped increase lobster populations. There is concern among scientists that the higher in-shore water temperatures may be pushing small lobsters farther offshore to deeper, cooler waters, which may disrupt the Maine lobster business over time. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)